Some of the most magical moments that are created at Disney World happen when a kid (or a kid-at-heart) gets to meet their favorite Disney character. But most first-time Disney vacationers don't realize that there are several different ways to meet these characters. Don't worry though! I've broken down the three ways for you and your family to have that magical Disney character encounter that you've always dreamed of!

Music is such a huge part of Disney movies, but we tend to only remember the iconic songs like "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes", and, of course, "Let it Go." But there are so many songs that don't get the appreciation that they deserve, so I thought I'd bring some of those to your attention, so that they get a little more love.

Today I've got the perfect DIY for when you're missing your favorite Disney destination. These drink coasters are super easy to make and they're a great way to remember your awesome Disney trips, while still serving a very practical function.

I don't know about you all, but I'm always looking for ways to save money when heading to Disney. Everything there has gotten super expensive - especially souvenirs. Luckily, I've got a DIY for you today that will save you time and money when you get to the parks - your very own Character Autograph Book!

It's always fun to speculate which Disney Movie they'll pick to adapt to stage next (my money's on Hercules) but I got to thinking, what if they flipped the process? Are there any Broadway musicals that should be made into Disney Animated movies?

My theater geek friends and I had a lot of fun coming up with our top five shows, and for each I've included some incredible fan art, so that you can get a sense of what the animation would look like.

When planning your Disney trip you are allowed to choose three Fastpasses per day for your trip. You get to make these reservations 60 days before the first day of your trip, but you should do your research well before your sign up day so you know exactly which options to pick. Luckily, I've done some research for you and I'm here to share what you should fastpass in Animal Kingdom, what you definitely shouldn't, and a few in between.

When planning your Disney trip you are allowed to choose three Fastpasses per day for your trip. You get to make these reservations 60 days before the first day of your trip, but you should do your research well before your sign up day so you know exactly which options to pick. Luckily, I've done some research for you and I'm here to share what you should fastpass at Hollywood Studios, what you definitely shouldn't, and a few in between.

When planning your Disney trip you are allowed to choose three Fastpasses per day for your trip. You get to make these reservations 60 days before the first day of your trip, but you should do your research well before your sign up day so you know exactly which options to pick. Luckily, I've done some research for you and I'm here to share what you should fastpass in Epcot, what you definitely shouldn't, and a few in between.

When planning your Disney trip you are allowed to choose three Fastpasses per day for your trip. You get to make these reservations 60 days before the first day of your trip, but you should do your research well before your sign up day so you know exactly which options to pick. Luckily, I've done some research for you and I'm here to share what you should fastpass in the Magic Kingdom, what you definitely shouldn't, and a few in between.

This is the third and final post in my tutorial series on DIY Mickey Ears. For this last tutorial we'll cover how to decorate your ears with a simple fabric bow. As always, I'll show you how to make the bare minimum, and then it's up to you to get creative and embellish your ears in any way you like!

Last week I posted a DIY Mickey Ear tutorial and the response that I received from it was so supportive that I thought I'd continue the tutorial trend and share how I cover my headbands to match the DIY Mickey Ears that I make. Being able to customize the headband as well as the ears just makes them look so much more professional. Also, this tutorial doesn't involve any sewing! Bonus!

This tutorial will show you how to make the most basic set of ears. Beyond that it’s up to your own imagination how you want to decorate your ears. But don’t worry if you’re not feeling creative and need some inspiration. At the end of this post, I’ll share some of my favorite pairs of ears that I’ve made over the years.

So you've planned your Disney trip, bought your tickets, made your hotel, dining, and Fastpass+ reservations, and now you're starting to think about packing. You've probably thought of the obvious things to pack like your clothing, camera and travel pillow, but I've compiled a list of items that you might not think about bringing. But trust me, when you're in the parks, there will come a time that you'll want everything on this list, and buying them ahead of time will save you time and money!

I know that I haven’t posted in a while, due to a crazy studio schedule and the Thanksgiving holiday, but while on break I did get a chance to go see Pixar’s new movie Coco, so I thought that I’d share my thoughts on this latest film. I will try to keep this as spoiler-free as possible.

One of the most important steps in planning a Walt Disney World vacation is choosing the rides that you want to Fastpass. This can also be one of the most stressful parks of planning since you only get to pick three Fastpasses per day, and there are just so many attractions to choose from! Well, never fear! I've put together a list of my choices for the number one ride to Fastpass in each Disney World Park.

Construction is underway for a brand new Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios! This new section of the park is set to open in 2018 and with its green alien and slinky dog inspired rides, it's sure to be a hit! But, I thought this week I'd count down my favorite Pixar attractions that fans can already experience while they wait patiently for 2018.

Monica Toren

Monica Toren is a blogger for the Daydreaming of Disney Blog and a college architecture student at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Hi! I'm Monica and I started the Daydreaming of Disney Blog to share Disney crafts, Disney vacation tips, and any other sides of my Disney obsession. I post weekly, so be sure to stop back often for new content! Read more...

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